Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education